General Education 150 - Introduction to African/ African American Studies

Institution:

West Virginia State University

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Description:

This course explores the lived experiences of African Americans from Africa to the "new world." Itexamines themes and issues that have impacted the lives of African Americans in the diaspora historically and presently. While the course focuses on African-descended North Americans, it provides some discussion of the global African experience. This course also traces the development of African/ African American studies as a discipline and fi eld of knowledge in the academy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvstateu.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 766-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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